Psychology Alumna Publishes Self-Care Book

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Julia Hogan knows, from personal experience, the importance of self care. She values this quality so much that she wrote a book with a holistic workbook that helps readers improve their physical, mental, emotional, relational and spiritual well-being. “I think the biggest thing that’s a barrier to self care is that Continue reading

John Paul II and the Therapeutic Alliance

M.S. in Counseling Student, Vincent T. reflects how his experience in Romania challenged his way of interacting with those around him. In St. John Paul’s writings, themes of personalism and integrity are intimately linked. For instance, Love and Responsibility provides us with a challenging definition of the human person: “the person is a good towards Continue reading

Minute Clinic: Misconceptions about Psychotherapy

We’re all too familiar with the stigma associated with people who receive psychotherapy.  However, many patients have problems that a lot of people experience, such as anxiety from a new job or environment. In this video, former Psy.D. student Mark La Fave explains the common misconceptions surrounding psychotherapy from a cultural standpoint. He also notes Continue reading

Minute Clinic: Depressed or Just Feeling Blue?

There may not seem to be a major difference between feeling sad and depressed, but there are conditions that differentiate these mental states. In this short video, Dr. Maja Ivankovic, Psy.D. explains that clinical depression includes the feeling of sadness, lack of energy, loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities, and difficulties focusing on Continue reading